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Butikofer Family History

Butikofer Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Bütikofer): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Butikofer family from?

You can see how Butikofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butikofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butikofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Butikofer families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Butikofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Butikofer families in 1880.
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What did your Butikofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butikofer. 60% of Butikofer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Butikofer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butikofer were Manager and Househelp.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Help
    34%
  • Househelp
    17%

What Butikofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Butikofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butikofer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 177 immigration records available for the last name Butikofer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Butikofer. For the veterans among your Butikofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butikofer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Butikofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Butikofer in 1966 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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